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Symptom Solution
POWER
The power does not turn on. • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
• Batteries of the remote control are weak.
• If above solutions do not work, press [RESET] on the front panel with a 
sharp pointed object to re-start the unit. (See page 15.)
The unit turns on automatically without any 
operation.
• During Auto Clock Setting, the   ON / STANDBY indicator lights up.
• The unit turns on automatically 3 minutes before the Timer Recording.
The power turns off automatically. • The power turns off automatically when abnormality is detected on the 
disc. Press [
 ON / STANDBY] or [OPEN / CLOSE O] on the unit to 
open the disc tray, and before it is opened completely, press the button 
again. Then take out the disc.
• The power turns off automatically when an OTR is completed.
• There is a possibility that the safety device is working. Try pressing 
[RESET] on the front panel with a sharp pointed object to re-start the unit. 
(See page 15.)
Symptom Solution
GENERAL
The unit does not function. •  or error message appears if the operation is prohibited.
• Batteries of the remote control are weak or exhausted.
• There is a possibility that the safety device is working. Try pressing 
[RESET] on the front panel with a sharp pointed object to re-start the unit. 
(See page 15.)
No picture, sound or menu appears on the 
screen.
• Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
• Check if the cables are damaged.
• Check if a correct external input channel is selected on your TV. (See 
page 23.)
• Check if you have completed the Channel Setting. (See pages 24 to 25.)
Clock Setting and Channel Setting cannot be 
performed.
• If a Timer Recording is in standby or if a recording is in progress, these 
operations cannot be performed. Delete Timer Programmes or stop the 
recording.
The unit does not operate properly.  • Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the 
unit turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates. (See 
page 4.)
The abnormal display appears on the Front 
Panel Display.
• There is a possibility that the safety device is working. Try pressing 
[RESET] on the front panel with a sharp pointed object to re-start the unit. 
(See page 15.)
Symptom Solution
CHANNEL
TV channels cannot be changed. • Check if the connections are made securely and correctly.
• Check if the cables are damaged.
• Try Channel Setting by following the steps on pages 24 to 25.
Only specific channels do not appear. • The channels may be set to be skipped. (See page 25.)
The external input channels (such as AV1, 
AV2 or AV3) cannot be skipped.
• This unit does not skip the external input channels. This is not a 
malfunction.
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